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That’s a Phobia?

Amanda Blackwood

Let’s explore all the different kinds of phobias known to science.

science life sciences

All Episodes

00:01:42

S1 E28 Automatophobia

That’s a Phobia? ·

2023/12/07

Automatophobia, also known as mechanophobia, is a type of specific phobia, which is an intense and irrational fear of a specific object or situation. In this case, the feared object is machines, robots, wax figures, or anything that might represent the human form. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phobiafiles/message

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00:02:02

S1 E27 Automysophobia

That’s a Phobia? ·

2023/11/30

Automysophobia is the fear of being dirty or contaminated. It is a type of specific phobia, which is an intense and irrational fear of a specific object or situation. People with automysophobia may experience extreme anxiety, panic attacks, or even physical symptoms such as sweating, dizziness, or nausea when they are exposed to dirt, germs, or other contaminants. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phobiafiles/message

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00:01:53

S1 E26 Autodysomophobia

That’s a Phobia? ·

2023/11/23

Autodysomophobia, also known as olfactory reference syndrome (ORS), is a mental health condition in which a person has a persistent and irrational fear of emitting a foul or unpleasant odor. This fear can be so intense that it can interfere with a person's daily life and relationships. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phobiafiles/message

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00:01:27

S1 E25 Auroraphobia

That’s a Phobia? ·

2023/11/16

Auroraphobia is a rare phobia, which is an intense and irrational fear of a specific object or situation. In this case, the feared object is the aurora borealis, or the northern lights. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phobiafiles/message

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00:01:14

S1 E24 Aurophobia

That’s a Phobia? ·

2023/11/09

Aurophobia is the fear of gold. It is a type of specific phobia, which is an intense and irrational fear of a specific object or situation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phobiafiles/message

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00:01:20

Aulophobia

That’s a Phobia? ·

2023/11/01

Aulophobia is the fear of flutes - seeing, handling, or playing flutes or other wind instruments. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phobiafiles/message

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00:00:55

Atychiphobia

That’s a Phobia? ·

2023/10/26

Atychiphobia is the fear of failure. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phobiafiles/message

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00:00:39

Atomosophobia

That’s a Phobia? ·

2023/10/19

Atomosophobia is the fear of nuclear explosions or atomic bombs. Think Oppenheimer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phobiafiles/message

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00:00:37

Athagoraphobia

That’s a Phobia? ·

2023/10/12

Athagoraphobia is the fear of being forgotten or abandoned. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phobiafiles/message

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00:03:08

Acerbophobia

That’s a Phobia? ·

2023/10/05

Fear of sourness or sour tastes --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phobiafiles/message

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00:02:22

Ichthyophobia and Rhianna

That’s a Phobia? ·

2023/09/28

Ichthyophobia is the fear of fish! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phobiafiles/message

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00:03:48

Aquaphobia and Sandra Bullock

That’s a Phobia? ·

2023/09/21

Aquaphobia is the fear of water! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phobiafiles/message

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00:03:08

Hydrophobia and Old Yeller

That’s a Phobia? ·

2023/09/14

Hydrophobia is commonly known as rabies... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phobiafiles/message

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00:01:34

Herpetophobia and Brittny Spears

That’s a Phobia? ·

2023/09/07

Herpetophobia is the fear of reptiles! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phobiafiles/message

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00:02:48

Equinophobia and Kristen Stewart

That’s a Phobia? ·

2023/08/31

Equinophobia is the fear of horses --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phobiafiles/message

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00:02:11

Entomophobia and Stephen Spielberg

That’s a Phobia? ·

2023/08/24

Entomophobia is the fear of bugs! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phobiafiles/message

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00:01:12

Cynophobia

That’s a Phobia? ·

2023/08/17

Cynophobia is another term for the fear of dogs. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phobiafiles/message

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00:02:27

Contagionophobia and Gwyneth Paltrow

That’s a Phobia? ·

2023/08/10

Contagionophobia is the fear of contagions or illnesses --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phobiafiles/message

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00:01:48

Chiroptophobia and Kate Beckinsale

That’s a Phobia? ·

2023/08/03

Chiroptophobia is the fear of bats, and Kate Beckinsale might have it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phobiafiles/message

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00:02:25

Canophobia and Taylor Swift

That’s a Phobia? ·

2023/07/27

Canophobia is the fear of dogs. What does this have to do with Taylor Swift? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phobiafiles/message

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